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Tracking
Tracking in space operations means continuously monitoring the position, velocity, and health of a spacecraft using ground stations or other satellites.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Tracking involves the continuous observation and measurement of a spacecraft's orbital parameters (position, velocity) and telemetry data using ground-based antennas, radar, or space-based assets to maintain situational awareness and support navigation.
BACKGROUND
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute, established in 1989, is the aeronautics and space agency of South Korea. Its main laboratories are located in Daejeon, in the Daedeok Science Town. KARI's vision is to continue building upon indigenous launch capabilities, strengthen national safety and public service, industrialize satellite information and applications technology, explore the Moon, and develop environmentally-friendly and highly-efficient cutting-edge aircraft and core aerospace technology. Current projects include the KSLV-2 launcher. Past projects include the 1999 Arirang-1 satellite. The agency was founded in 1989. Prior to South Korea's entry into the Institute for Advanced Engineering (IAE) in 1992, it focused primarily on aerospace technology. As of May 2024, KARI is an affiliated research institute of the Korea AeroSpace Administration.
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- Monitoring
- Surveillance
- Orbit determination
- Telemetry reception
USAGE NOTE
Accurate tracking is essential for collision avoidance and mission control.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Tracking.
Develops and operates a global network of radars for tracking objects in low Earth orbit, providing space situational awareness and collision avoidance services.
Provides space domain awareness data and services, utilizing a global network of telescopes to track and characterize objects in orbit.
Develops and integrates advanced space systems, including satellites, ground systems, and space situational awareness capabilities for tracking objects and missions.
Operates a vast satellite constellation (Starlink) and conducts frequent rocket launches, requiring sophisticated tracking systems for its assets in orbit and during ascent/descent.
Manages and operates a network of ground stations for tracking its missions, as well as contributing to space debris tracking and space situational awareness initiatives.
Responsible for space domain awareness, operating a global network of sensors (Space Surveillance Network) to track objects in Earth's orbit for national security and public safety.
Specializes in on-orbit servicing and active debris removal, which necessitates highly precise tracking capabilities to safely rendezvous with and manipulate objects in space.
A leading developer of advanced satellites, ground control systems, and space domain awareness solutions, providing capabilities for tracking space assets and potential threats.